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I'm a bit scatterbrained in this post...

15 years ago, today, my mom died. I almost never remember on this actual day so I thought I would blog about it. Sometimes, it seems like it was last month. Sometimes, it seems like it was 30 years ago.

Dwayne's cousin had a baby girl on February 18th. That's the same day Danica was born. They were both born with a heart murmur and at almost the same time. And, our baby is Danica Aliyah. Her baby's first name is Aliyah. Isn't that cool? None of this was discussed before the births.

I just found out my husband had absolutely no plans to get a vasectomy. We had discussed it before and he said he was going to do it. Because he didn't seem to be in a rush, I went ahead and scheduled my procedure. The other day, during a conversation, he told me he was never going to get fixed anyway. Sucka!

I have some really good friends who don't live in Houston. I miss them!

Danica smiles a lot now. I love it! She gives the best smiles to Danae though. She's scared of Brayden. If he gets too close, she will cry or turn her head away. I don't blame her one bit. He's dangerous! He has already hit her twice trying to play with her.

Please continue to pray for my niece's health. The doctors confirmed that she has Down Syndrome. She also has two holes in her heart that will need to be surgically repaired when she's a little older.

Comments

TERA said…
Yes girl you were everywhere in this post...but its okay! Can't wait to meet Danica, be nice Brayden and many prayers for your niece.
bklynq said…
You know men are the biggest cowards in the world. I can't believe Dwayne said that. I'm happy Danica is smiling for Danae, she told me Bethany smiles more than Danica because Danica doesn't smile. I will continue to pray for your niece.
Tanashia said…
Sorry to hear about your niece. Will say a prayer for her. My husband is "chicken" about the V-word too! Told him if he doesn't get it done I'm going to keep having a babies!
Anonymous said…
I am sorry for you loss. Good mothers are so awesome and people we can never forget.

Children are so precious. I am glad she is smiling alot. A baby's smile can make any day into a wonderful day.

I cannot believe Dwayne. He is so chicken. My hubby has not gotten one yet even though he said he is going to. However, I am determined not to get fixed since I carried two babies and delivered them vaginally. I don't plan on giving in on this. Now if we end up having two more kids then I may think about it.

I will continue to pray for your niece and her parents. I cannot imagine what they are feeling right now. But I do know that God is in control and He will not put any more on us than we can bear.

I have friends in Houston and I really miss them and hope to see them towards the end of this month (hint hint).

Red
Anonymous said…
I will continue to pray for your niece and in laws. I work with children with Down's and I can't even imagine what they are going through right now.

Dwayne is a punk but he sounds like most men I know. There is only one person that comes to my mind that would do it without thinking twice. You know who I am talking about Bridge.

I love to see smiling babies. It is funny to hear that Danica is already scared of her brother.

Jenise
Anonymous said…
I will pray for your niece. God is able.

Since I am not a man, I don't think I'll ever understand why men are scared of the V-word.

Danica smiled at me quite a bit this weekend. I feel so special. :)

I can't believe this.....April 7 is my mother's birthday.

Trinimerican

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